Hoffenheim

Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen were given an almighty scare before coming through their DFB Pokal second round tie 5-4 on penalties.

Sebastian Rudy Hoffenheim pair Niklas Sule and Sebastian Rudy will join champions Bayern Munich when the current Bundesliga season concludes.

Hamburger SV Hamburg will move out of the Bundesliga's relegation positions with a win against northern rivals Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Kevin Volland Lutz Pfannenstiel is confident Hoffenheim can keep talented pair Kevin Volland and Roberto Firmino at the Rhein-Neckar Arena.

Carlo Ancelotti Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has acknowledged that his side were punished for a lack of focus in their 2-0 defeat at Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann has signed a new contract with the Bundesliga outfit until the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

Marco Reus put in an impressive performance to help Borussia Dortmund to victory over Werder Bremen, while Monchengladbach won again.

Bayer Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen moved top of the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win over Hoffenheim on Friday, courtesy of a controversial Stefan Kiessling goal.

Sandro Wagner Sandro Wagner has been linked with a return to Bayern Munich and Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed the deal could happen.